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Howard “Rocky” A. Koebel

Koebel Howard

Howard “Rocky” A. Koebel, 90, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 9, 2014 at Countryside Continuing Care Center in Fremont, OH. He was born on October 20, 1924 in Fremont, OH to son of Howard A. and Lucy (Shawl) Koebel, Sr. He married Patricia Forsythe on June 24, 1944 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Fremont and she survives.
Howard owned and operated Koebel’s Market for 53 years until he retired in 1992. He loved more than anything else spending time at his cottage (D.S.P.) on the Sandusky River where he enjoyed entertaining his family and friends. He also enjoyed boating and cooking.
Howard is survived by his wife of seventy years, Patricia Koebel, Fremont; children, Garrett (Julie) Koebel, Colorado Springs, CO, Randall (Judith) Koebel, Fremont, Rick (Madeline) Koebel, Colorado Springs, CO and Kelly (Chris) Jones, Fremont; sister, Mary Keyes, Fremont; grandchildren, Patricia VanDyke, Melissa Koebel, Jamie Snively and Lauren Koebel; great grandchildren, Clay, Cody, Skyler, Miles and Sienna and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and Willis Koebel.
A Celebration of his life will be held in the summer of 2015 at his Cottage on the Sandusky River.
Online Condolences may be left to the family at www.whhfh.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

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  1. Chris Reineck

    November 11, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    So sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. I’ll never forget him and his brother Bob running the market. It was such an important part of my childhood. He always treated us kids with patience and respect, never losing his cool. He will always be the nice man wearing the white apron behind the counter packaging a pound of hamburger or a dozen hot dogs while joking around with us. You truly have my condolences.

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  2. Betsy Meyer

    November 11, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Countryside therapy team has you in our thoughts and prayers. Howard was a wonderful man who never failed to put a smile on our faces. He will be missed.

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  3. Tom and Ellen Leite

    November 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Dear Randy and Judy,

    Our sympathy to you on the loss of your father. It is always hard to lose a parent regardless of their age and/or condition. Your and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Fondly, Tom and Ellen Leite

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  4. carolmorelock@yahoo.com

    November 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    I am sorry for your loss. Howard always seemed like a kind and generous man. I especially remember all the great food on Sunday afternoons at his cottage.

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  5. Carol Keegan Morelock

    November 11, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
    I remember Howard as kind and generous. Sunday lunches at the cottage in the 60’s were always something to look forward to. They ranged from hamburgers to lobster and good old GOEBEL beer.
    May your good memories keep him alive in your hearts/
    CJ

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  6. Jack Rinehart

    November 11, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    To the Koebel family … condolences from Angelica and Jack. Howard was one-of-a-kind … and the kind of guy you just wanted to be around. We’ll always miss him.

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  7. Ray and Nancy Clermont

    November 12, 2014 at 12:52 am

    We remember Howard as fun loving, a free spirit, and the KING of DUCKSHIT! Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. Nancy and Ray

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  8. Charlie Serfozo

    November 12, 2014 at 4:38 am

    Our sincere sympathy to the family,I knew Howard and wife Pat for many years,school friends and special friends,he was a special friend!!!

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  9. Latanya-Southeast Kingdom Hall, Whitehall

    November 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Howard will be missed by his family and friend, but he will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. (John 5:28,29) I hope this will bring comfort knowing that you have an opportunity to see him again to share more wonderful times together.

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  10. Tim Ardner

    November 16, 2014 at 12:09 am

    I will always remember all the fun times shared with Howard. Please except my deepest sympathy to your family. Tim Ardner

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